Assessing service availability and accessibility of healthcare facilities in Indonesia: A spatially-informed correspondence analysis with visual approach

Abstract

A nation's health status can be determined by the availability of healthcare services, which is a crucial part of human life. Since 2011, health facilities in Indonesia have been acknowledged as an important health indicator. This study uses correspondence analysis and spatial visualization to look at the primary healthcare facilities in each region of Indonesia. The analysis makes use of information from Indonesia's province-level data on the number of Regions with health facilities in 2021, along with six different types of medical facilities: hospitals, maternity hospitals, polyclinics, health centers, sub-district health centers, and pharmacies. To show the spread of medical facilities in Indonesia, a spatial representation is also produced. In comparison to provinces on other islands, the analysis reveals that the provinces on Java Island have a more varied and adequate distribution of healthcare facilities. Health facilities on other islands' provinces, however, are only focused on public health and sub-district public health. The spatial representation gives a clear picture of the distribution of medical services and draws attention to the distinctions across Indonesia's regions and islands. The geographical visualization offers a thorough perspective of the distribution of health care facilities, and this study delivers insightful information about how health care facilities are distributed in Indonesia. Future research and policy decisions targeted at enhancing Indonesia's healthcare system can be informed by these findings.